[12-02-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Killing Pedestrian on Vermont Avenue

The police are looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian in Los Angeles early Friday morning, December 2, 2022.

Authorities reported that the deadly collision transpired around 3:00 a.m. on Vermont Avenue, north of Venice Boulevard.

Police suspect the driver of a silver Mercedes C Class four-door sedan was heading northbound on Vermont Avenue when he struck the pedestrian.

The Mercedes Benz driver immediately fled without identifying himself or offering aid to the victim.

Paramedics rushed the pedestrian to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Three days later, the victim died.

Anyone who can provide information about the crash should contact West Traffic Division Detectives at 213-473-0222.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision Statistics

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that hit-and-run accidents hurt or kill 680,000 Americans annually.

The amount of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has dramatically increased. In 2020, these accidents contributed to 24% of all pedestrian fatalities.

According to recent data, the number of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries in California is the highest in the country. Approximately 14,000 pedestrians were injured in California in 2012, and 893 pedestrians were killed.

A hit-and-run crash happens when a vehicle collides with another, but the driver flees without helping the injured victim. In addition to the sorrow and suffering of injury accidents, hit-and-run accidents can intensify when victims are denied or fail to seek medical assistance.

Pedestrians are more at risk of being injured or killed by automobiles that fail to yield to them or brake suddenly. As a precaution, pedestrians should avoid drinking and using drugs while crossing parking lots and driveways.

Trusted Hit-And-Run Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

Accidents ending in life-threatening injuries frequently leave victims with medical costs and several years out of work. In addition to physical pain, victims may also suffer psychological distress.

Obtaining compensation and filing a claim can be time-consuming and challenging. To protect your rights, you need legal representation when pressed by an insurance company. You may be denied your claim or have the driver’s liability reduced based on the information gathered.

Our hit-and-run accident lawyers in Los Angeles are committed to investigating the matter as soon as possible. We use tried-and-true legal strategies with insurance providers to ensure that damages are calculated accurately during settlement.

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